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    Toshiba X305 at Best Buy for $1399

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by smiley424, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. smiley424

    smiley424 Notebook Geek

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  2. BHD

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    [​IMG]

    that's the notebook hellboy uses. looks like a nice machine except for the resolution.
     
    BHD, Jul 27, 2008
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  3. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    I'm curious, does he seriously use a X305 in the movie or are you just saying that due to the color?
     
    dtwn, Jul 27, 2008
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    nice. not a fan of the paint job but for whats under the hood its a good price.
     
    h575309, Jul 27, 2008
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  5. BHD

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    no that was just my bad humor lol. i said it bc of color and ugliness.
     
    BHD, Jul 27, 2008
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    Okay, I was wondering if I missed it in the movie. Heh, the color/design is rather hideous. :D :D

    To each his or her own I guess.
     
    dtwn, Jul 27, 2008
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    Rorschach Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Should be interesting to see what kind of sales they have on the 9800m gtx models.
     
    Rorschach, Jul 27, 2008
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    The build quality isn't much to write home about, either. The screen flex is insanity times 4.
     
    JM, Jul 27, 2008
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  9. dtwn

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    Worse than the Gateway FX series?
     
    dtwn, Jul 27, 2008
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    ars2high Newbie

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    This looks to be right in my price range, and with BB's 2 year financing deal, I really like the specs for the cost.

    I can't afford top of the line specs, as much as I would like them. I am a heavy gamer, but not as much lately because I'm taking classes. What are the absolute worst drawbacks to this loadout vs the current sale price? I cannot afford anything more expensive than this at this time, so if there is something better than this for this price, I would love to know that as well. Also, while it is a little cheesy, the color scheme and design don't bother me that much.

    I like the vid card spec, the size of the monitor, the ten key, and size of the HD is not an issue either. I have been trying to find articles and reviews that state whether or not this laptop could be upgraded, ie ram and cpu, but I have not found anything yet.

    Any constructive feedback would be welcome and greatly appreciated. I am very happy I found this site to help me with my laptop shopping needs.
     
    ars2high, Jul 27, 2008
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  11. dtwn

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    I would advise waiting to see how the new iteration of the P6860FX will turn out.
     
    dtwn, Jul 27, 2008
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    When is that slotted to come around?
     
    ars2high, Jul 27, 2008
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    August 14th is the shipping date.
     
    dtwn, Jul 27, 2008
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    look.... i just don't like the design..too red XD
     
    holyking, Jul 27, 2008
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    The $1399 offer is gone...it's back up to $1549...darn...I hope it goes down next week as that is when I am buying my laptop...and this one was perfect (for $1399)
     
    agent14, Aug 5, 2008
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    Give it a week again :)
     
    eleron911, Aug 5, 2008
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    or give it two weeks and buy a gateway that will be even better
     
    Rorschach, Aug 5, 2008
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